Gabriela Mistral

Carr 135 Km 65.6
Lares, PR 00669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 176 students in grades 7-12, Gabriela Mistral ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in PR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gabriela Mistral ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

Gabriela Mistral's student population of 176 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
176 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Gabriela Mistral ranks within the bottom 50% of all 836 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gabriela Mistral is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PR)
#649 out of 836 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Gabriela Mistral, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
≤5%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gabriela Mistral and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
35-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gabriela Mistral and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Gabriela Mistral and the public school average student teacher ratio of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
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Black
1%
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White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
≥80%
75%
This chart display graduation rate of Gabriela Mistral and public school graduation rate of Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gabriela Mistral and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gabriela Mistral and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gabriela Mistral's ranking?
Gabriela Mistral is ranked #649 out of 836 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% PR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gabriela Mistral?
The graduation rate of Gabriela Mistral is 80%, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 75%.
How many students attend Gabriela Mistral?
176 students attend Gabriela Mistral.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gabriela Mistral students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gabriela Mistral?
Gabriela Mistral has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gabriela Mistral offer ?
Gabriela Mistral offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Gabriela Mistral part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education

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